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Baryte Barite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Baryte Barite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte Barite and Hematite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Baryte Barite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Baryte Barite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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